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Are You More Like the Day or the Night?

Jennifer Post

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About This Quiz

Some people can't wait for the sun to come up so they can start their day. Others are the exact opposite and feel the most like themselves when the sun sets. The daytime brings new opportunities, people out in the world chasing their dreams and the warmth of the big orange ball up in the sky. But those who prefer the nighttime do so because the stars are shining (yes, we know the sun is a star), the weather is cooler, and everything seems to settle down for a long slumber. That's when some people are at their finest. They come out of their shells and are ready to get down to business. Werewolves aren't the only ones waiting for moonlight.

Which time of day have you always felt more connected to? If you follow the usual schedule of work during the day, relax at night, then the daytime is probably more like you. It's when you feel the most accomplished and focused. You wait for the darkness so you can finally unplug and unwind. But if you wait for the night to do the exact opposite, the daytime represents a more relaxed and dutiful environment for you. It's not when you do the things you want to do, but the things you have to do. So are you more like the day or the night? Take this quiz to find out!

Would you rather watch the sunrise or the sunset?

Sunrise

Sunset

Depends on the season

I'd rather wait for the stars.

Do you think you accomplish more during the day?

Absolutely

Not really

Usually

Not necessarily

What is it about the nighttime that is so appealing?

That I get to sleep

The quiet

Most parties happen at night.

How still everything is

Which meal would you rather eat?

Breakfast

Dinner

I could eat any meal any time of day.

Dessert

Which word do you think describes you the best?

Ambitious

Relaxed

Excitable

Mysterious

What's your ideal way to spend a day?

Relaxing

Working

Running errands

Cooking

What's your ideal way to spend a night?

Sleeping

Working on my hobbies

Watching movies

Sitting outside reading or something

Do you pride yourself on being on time?

Yes!

I'm usually a little late.

I'm always early.

I'm never on time.

What would you say energizes you the most?

Working out in nature

Making dinner with good music

A nice hot bath

Coffee

If you were hosting a party, what kind of party would it be?

Afternoon tea

A casual dinner party

A pool party

S'mores and game night

Would you rather eat fruits or vegetables?

I like the sweetness of fruit.

Vegetables are healthier.

I like both!

Neither, really

What time of day do you tend to get the most work done?

In the morning, between 9–11 a.m.

Before and after dinner

Right before the 3 p.m. slump

Depends on what I'm working on

What's the latest you would stay up on an average night?

10 p.m.

3 a.m.

Midnight

It changes all the time.

Are you a procrastinator at heart?

Not at all

I work best under pressure.

I do have to fight the urge to procrastinate.

Yeah, absolutely

Is it easy to make time to help others?

Definitely

There's not enough time to help everyone.

I help when I can.

It's not easy, but I do it.

Did you have a lot of sleepovers when you were a kid?

I never liked them.

All the time

I prefer to sleep in my own bed.

Only for birthday parties

What do you think would be the hardest part of having kids?

Putting them to bed

Getting them up in the morning

Feeding them

Not scarring them for life

Would you rather be smart or rich?

One usually leads to the other.

Rich

Smart, I think.

I want both.

Do you have to hit the snooze button a lot to get up in the morning?

I don't even have to set an alarm.

A lot is an understatement.

Not really

A reasonable number of times

What does a normal breakfast look like?

A smoothie

I don't really eat breakfast.

Bagel

Cereal

Do you agree that the sun is really just out to get us?

That's a bit dramatic.

Scientifically, yes

Eventually the sun will be the end of all of us.

I don't want to think about it.

What's the best time of day to work out?

First thing in the morning

After lunch

A little bit before bed

Whenever the mood hits

Are you the kind of person to go out with friends after work?

Maybe on a Friday

All the time

Very rarely

If it's a short gathering

What quenches your thirst the most?

Orange juice

Iced tea

Plain old water

Iced coffee

Do you think you come off as someone who's down to hang?

Probably not

I get invited everywhere, so it seems like it.

I'm sure I do sometimes.

I hope so.

Can you pick the most appealing vacation spot?

Iceland

New York City

Denmark

Paris

Which industry would be the best for you to work in?

Education

Law

Landscaping

Healthcare

Where can you most likely be found at a party?

By the door, trying to leave

With a group of friends

By the food

Playing a video game

Do you think you will have any major life changes in the next five years?

Hopefully!

I'd be fine if things stayed as they are.

I'm sure there will be, but I don't know what.

None that I can think of

What would you say is your best quality?

My cheerfulness

My work ethic

My creativity

I'm a good judge of character.

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